Operator 2, Bakery-Mixing - 1st Shift

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration. We are seeking a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer to join our team at our Van Nuys, CA bakery. As a Mixer and Ingredient Preparer, you will be accountable for accurately scaling, preparing, and mixing ingredients according to recipe specifications to ensure consistent dough quality, food safety, and production efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to accurately follow recipes, procedures, and food safety requirements
Ability to lift and dump 50‑lb. flour bags for short periods of time
Ability to pull wheeled dough bowls weighing approximately 1,000 lbs.
Ability to work in a production environment with temperature controls and sanitation requirements
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing, baking, or mixing operations
Familiarity with dough mixing equipment or Rheon Lines
Experience documenting production or mixing data
Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and sanitation practices

Responsibilities

Prepare and scale ingredients accurately according to approved recipes and specifications
Operate and monitor mixing processes to achieve required time, temperature, and dough characteristics
Verify dough texture and consistency to ensure targeted quality standards are met
Monitor Rheon Line capacity to ensure dough mixes align with production limits
Maintain ingredient inventory control, including proper storage and cooler organization
Document mixing data accurately and maintain clean, sanitized mixing equipment and work areas
Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by maintaining a clean workspace and reporting potential contamination or safety concerns

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Additional voluntary options
Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Competitive retirement plans
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs
HSA and FSA plans
Performance incentive plans